Delayed Opening for January 16th, 2024
Due to the low temperatures and road conditions, the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office will be on a 90-minute delayed schedule for Tuesday, January 16th, 2024. Both lobbies, at the main office in Castle Rock and the substation in Highlands Ranch, will open for public business at 9:30 am. Dispatchers, patrol, and detention deputies will […]
Joint Death Investigation
Updated Information (3:45 pm): the two deceased persons at the incline are an adult male and a juvenile male. The deceased person at the Blackwolf address is an adult female. The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office and the Parker Police Department are conducting a joint death investigation at two separate locations. The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office […]
JURY DUTY SCAM WARNING!
The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office and surrounding jurisdictions have seen an increase in the Jury Duty Scam. Sadly, we have taken several reports from older citizens who have fallen victim to this scam, some losing thousands of dollars. Please be aware that scammers are fraudulently using the names of Douglas County Sheriff’s Office command […]
January 7, 2024, Death Investigation Update
Douglas County Sheriff’s Office Death Investigation Update: The suspect, taken into custody in yesterday’s death investigation on Elmhurst Dr., has been identified as Sean Gipson 04/25/90. The Douglas County Coroner’s Office will be responsible for the release of the victim’s identity, as well as the cause and manner of death. This is still an open […]
Douglas County Sheriff’s Office Investigating Death in Highlands Ranch
On 01/07/24, around 10:24 a.m., Douglas County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to the 800 block of Elmhurst Dr. on the report of shots being fired, possibly related to a family disturbance. When deputies arrived on the scene, they discovered one deceased person. One person has been taken into custody. There is no danger to the […]
Douglas County Sheriff’s Office Receives Fourth Accreditation Award
“As Sheriff of this exceptional community, I am incredibly proud to announce that our Sheriff’s Office has received its fourth CALEA Award, one for law enforcement and the other for public safety communications. This prestigious recognition is a testament to the unwavering dedication of our deputies and staff and the trust and support we receive […]
Sheriff Weekly Update on October 11th Officer Involved Shooting
Douglas County Sheriff Darren Weekly has authorized the release of this photo showing the suspect in yesterday’s incident pointing a handgun at Douglas County deputies, who were at the rear of the truck. Deputies pursued the suspect after shots were fired from the suspect’s truck at Thornton police officers. “I couldn’t be prouder of how […]
Officer-Involved Shooting in Douglas County
NARRATIVE: DOUGLAS COUNTY, CO – On October 11, 2023, at 5:00 a.m. Thornton Police Department Officers attempted to contact a suspicious, possibly stolen vehicle when the driver took off. The suspects then fired upon the officers at least twice. The pursuit continued into Douglas County, where Sheriff’s Office deputies took over around County Line Road […]
Upcoming CodeRED emergency notification test
The Douglas County Emergency Telephone Service Authority will be testing the CodeRED emergency notification system on Wednesday, Oct. 4, at 9 a.m. The purpose of this test is to validate the telephone numbers in the Douglas County emergency notification database. There is no need for action if you receive the call. The Caller ID will […]
The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office Evidence Section Passes Audit with Flying Colors
As a standard practice, an independent audit of our Evidence Section is required when a new Sheriff takes over. We do a yearly audit of a certain percentage of pieces of evidence as part of our normal accreditation process. This independent audit was different, though; 70,000 pieces of evidence were reviewed to ensure they had […]
The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office Detention Facility Receives Its Fourth ACA Accreditation Award
Douglas County Sheriff Darren Weekly and members of his Accreditation Staff were in Philadelphia last week to receive a very well-earned award, their 4th American Correctional Association (ACA) Re-Accreditation. This process includes daily compliance with standards that address all aspects of correctional administration and operations, and an on-site assessment (which occurs every three years) from […]
Douglas County Sheriff’s Office Concerned Over Recent Fraud Trend
Douglas County – Douglas County Sheriff’s investigators are seriously concerned about a recent fraud trend. We have received three separate reports of suspects meeting the victim in person to receive money and other valuables. 2023-58686. This case happened on July 12, 2023. Victim is elderly and her loss is $125,000 in gold. 2023-64094. This case […]
Animal Law Enforcement Officers Rescue Six Horses
Last week, Douglas County Sheriff’s deputies and Animal Law Enforcement officers responded to an anonymous animal abuse complaint in the 12300 block of Piney Lake Road in Parker. During the investigation, officers observed several horses on the property that were malnourished, and they documented that the animals’ rib cages and hip bones were protruding from […]
Sheriff Weekly Warns Citizens About Brazen Criminals
NARRATIVE: DOUGLAS COUNTY, CO – In the last few months, Douglas County neighborhoods have been hit by thieves who are becoming increasingly brazen, some even carrying weapons. Since May a group of suspects committing garage burglaries, auto thefts, and vehicle trespasses have been targeting several areas throughout Douglas County. The group targets unlocked vehicles, often […]
Important Notice Regarding Door-to-Door Assessments by Douglas County Sheriff’s Office
Update: Initial, preliminary door-to-door assessments have been completed. On Thursday, June 29th, and Friday, June 30th, members of the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office and the Douglas County Office of Emergency Management will be conducting door-to-door damage assessments on residential structures to provide to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). These assessments are a necessary step […]